a mid winter menu that is easy to prepare and tastes amazing, the only things this menu asks of you is a long cooking time. 

Italian food lovers stand up….or really who does not like pasta?  A tale of two pastas makes a fantastic lunch or dinner.  In Rome, it is not uncommon to be served two different pastas on one plate but I have rarely seen it served that way outside of Italy.

Though grilling shrimp is a bit fiddley given there are so many little pieces, this recipe is easy to prepare.  You can also choose to broil the shrimp for a similar taste.

Lemon is pure happiness.  It’s bright, colorful, and with a bit of sugar makes the ideal dessert.  When I saw this recipe, both from Nigella Lawson and New York Times Cooking, I could not resist the chance to make it. This recipe is great because you can make it a day ahead, and then just…

Oh my goodness, this tart is full of good flavors, you just may want to eat the whole thing in one sitting. Frangipane sounds fancy but is so easy to make that you’ll wonder why you’ve not made it before.  Traditionally it’s made with almonds, but you can also make with pistachios, pecans or a…